Hello everyone! I'm a newbie here. I was diagnosed w/DDD about 7 months ago. I own my own business, but had to quit the labor side of it and hire help. Now that I am not doing the labor, I am starting to gain weight. UGH!!! What can I do to keep the weight down w/o hurting my back? I have alot of pain daily, and do not want surgery as an option. Do any of you get acupuncture done? If so, does it help the pain? Thanks!